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Chapters 1& 2

Introduction to Dental Assisting

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Radiographs Image produced by x-ray beams on film
Lady in Attendance Original name for the dental assistant and was originally used to accompany unaccompanied women.
Who is part of the health care team Dentist, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Laboratory Technician
What is the role of the dentist The dentist is the leader of the team and is legally responsible for the care of patients and the supervision of the other team members.
What is the role of the dental hygienist Removes calculus, exposes radiographs, places topical fluoride, and dental sealants and provides patient with homecare instructions
What is the role of the dental assistant Assist the dentist in chairside dentistry, sterilize equipment, reception/business assistant
What is the role of the dental laboratory technician Performs tasks via "written prescription" of the dentist such as making crowns, bridges, and dentures from impressions received
What are the 9 dental specialties Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Periodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric dentistry, Prosthodontics, Oral and maxillofacial radiology, Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Oral pathology
Dental public health In charge of developing policies at the county, state and national levels for programs to control and prevent disease. the community is the patient in this profession rather than the individual
Endodontist Specialize in root canals and treatments of the pulp
Pediatric dentist Specialize in oral care of children
Periodontist Specialize in treatment of the surrounding oral tissues (gums)
Prosthodontist Specialize in restoration and replacement of natural teeth with artificial structures. (think prosthetics)
Orthodontist Specialize in braces and straightening out the teeth and malocclusions (misalignments)
Oral Pathologist Specializes in performing biopsies to provide diagnosis and works closely with oral surgeon to do so
Oral and maxillofacial raiology Specialty that focuses on the location of tumors and infectious diseases of the jaw head and neck
Oral and maxillofacial surgery Specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the oral and maxillofacial regions
DMD Doctor of Medical Dentistry
DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery
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